Part1

Question 1

Blood is a liquid consisting of cells surrounded by a

Answer 1

Liquid matrix(plasma)

Question 2

Cellular components of blood

Answer 2

Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets

Question 3

Plasma portion of red blood cells is made up of

Answer 3

Water
Proteins

Question 4

Blood transports

Answer 4

• oxygen
  -c02
  -nutrients
  -hormones
  -heat
  -waste products

Question 5

Blood regulates

Answer 5

Homeostasis of bodily fluids
- pH
-body temp
-water content in cells

Question 6

Blood protects against

Answer 6

• excessive loss by clotting
• it uses white blood cells to fight infections

Question 7

Proteins in blood cells

Answer 7

-Albumin
-globulins
- fibrinogens

Question 8

Albumin

Answer 8

-maintain osmotic pressure
-exchange fluids against blood capillaries walls

Question 9

Globulins

Answer 9

Attack viruses &bacteria

Question 10

Fibrinogen

Answer 10

• blood clotting

Question 11

Red blood cells contain the protein hemoglobin that is used

Answer 11

-Carry oxygen to all cells and to carry some carbon dioxide to the lungs

Question 12

What does the iron ion allow each molecule to bind to

Answer 12

Four oxygen molecules

Question 13

Do blood cells have a nucleus and or other organelles?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

What is the shape for the red blood cells and why is it useful?

Answer 14

-bioncave disc’s
-allows them to carry oxygen more efficiently